Bellevalia longipes

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A herb with a bulb. The bulb is 1-4 cm across. There are 2-6 leaves that are widely sword shaped. They are 7-24 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. The edges are tinged purple-brown.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows between 950-1,650 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caucasus, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The bulb and leaves are cooked in vegetable dishes.

Edible parts

Bulb, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Akbandir

Synonyms

Bellevalia ciliata var. paniculata Post;